NYT Crossword

Walk on water? NYT Crossword Clue

29A | 9 letters

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GANGPLANK

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Why This Answer Fits

GANGPLANK is the 9-letter answer for the clue "Walk on water?". The question mark makes this a wordplay-style clue, so the answer is supported by an indirect reading of the wording. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 29A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: GANGPLANK in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • GANGPLANK has 9 letters, matching the required slot for 29A.

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Hint

The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 9-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Walk on water?", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a wordplay.

  • The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 9-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
  • The answer slot has 9 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 29A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 29A
Answer length 9
Puzzle type Daily
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